Congress blocks DOE rule on appliance energy labels, certification, and enforcement rules
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Became Public Law No: 119-8.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.
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Document Type
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Official Title
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".
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